LGBTQ+ Community Services & Resources

The world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people. Call, text, or chat 24/7 with trained counselors who understand. Free, confidential, and you don't have to be in crisis to reach out — they're here to talk, listen, and help you figure out your next step. Also offers resources for allies, parents, and educators. You are never alone.

📞 1-866-488-7386

The national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 anytime — press 3 to reach counselors specifically trained in LGBTQ+ issues. Whether you're in crisis or just need someone to talk to, 988 is free, confidential, and available 24/7. You matter, and there is no shame in reaching out.

📞 Call/Text 988

A peer-support and crisis hotline run entirely by and for the trans community. Calls are answered by trans people who understand what you're going through — no judgment, no gatekeeping, just real support. Confidential and free.

📞 1-877-565-8860

Free, confidential peer support, information, and local resources for LGBTQ people of all ages. Offers specialized hotlines for youth, seniors, and coming out, plus online support groups. Whether you need to talk, find a local resource, or connect with community, they'll help you find your way.

📞 1-888-843-4564

CenterLink's directory lists hundreds of LGBTQ community centers across the country — your local hub for support groups, events, health resources, youth programs, and belonging. A community center is often the first place people find their chosen family. Find one near your ZIP code today.

📞 lgbtqcenters.org

PFLAG is the nation's largest organization for LGBTQ+ people, their parents and families, and allies. Local chapters offer support meetings where families learn to understand and embrace their LGBTQ loved ones — and LGBTQ people find allies and community. Free and welcoming. If your family is struggling to understand, PFLAG can help bridge the gap with love.

📞 pflag.org

Find doctors, nurses, therapists, and clinics that welcome and treat LGBTQ patients with respect. Search by location and specialty — including mental health, primary care, and sexual health. Everyone deserves healthcare where they're seen fully and treated with dignity. Also links to Federally Qualified Health Centers with sliding-scale care.

📞 glma.org

The oldest and largest national legal organization fighting for the civil rights of LGBTQ people and people living with HIV. Free legal help and information on discrimination in employment, housing, healthcare, and education. You have rights — Lambda Legal helps you defend them.

📞 lambdalegal.org

If you need a legal name change or help with a civil rights issue, LawHelp.org connects you with free legal aid in your state. Many courts offer low-cost or fee-waiver options for name changes. You have the right to legal representation and protection from discrimination.

📞 lawhelp.org

If you're unhoused or unsafe at home, dial 2-1-1 to find shelters and housing programs near you. LGBTQ youth shelters like the Ali Forney Center provide safe beds and support. You cannot be denied housing or evicted because of your identity — HUD protects you, and you can file a discrimination complaint for free.

📞 Dial 2-1-1

Find free or low-cost PrEP (HIV prevention medication), HIV testing, and sexual health services near you. PrEP is up to 99% effective at preventing HIV and is often available at no cost through insurance or assistance programs. Confidential, judgment-free care is your right — protect your health on your terms.

📞 preplocator.hiv.gov

If faith is part of your journey, counseling, prayer, Bible study, and church connections are available — always optional, never required. Find a church near you, connect with counseling resources, or explore Celebrate Recovery, a faith-centered recovery program. We're here to walk beside you with compassion, whatever your path.

📞 churchfinder.com